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Bakalis Family History

Bakalis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Banales, Bakas, Kalis, Balis, Bakal, Ballis, Bakalar, Karalis, Baylis

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Where is the Bakalis family from?

You can see how Bakalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bakalis families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Bakalis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bakalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakalis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bakalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakalis. 36% of Bakalis men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Chef
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Bakalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakalis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 249 immigration records available for the last name Bakalis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Bakalis. For the veterans among your Bakalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakalis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bakalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bakalis in 1957 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakalis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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